Ok, more for the ladies this one...
Recently, because of the first time offer and the desperate need for some decent well fitting outdoor running clothing, my Husband ordered me some stuff from Fabletics.
For those that don't know, Fabletics is an online subscription service co-set up by Kate Hudson whereby they send you new gear each month for a certain amount (there is flexibility to cancel, skip a month and choose items etc).
Their offer for newbies is that your first "item" is half price. Certain product combinations; outfits if you will, count as "an item" and this is certainly worth exploiting as, in my case, I got a top, tights and beanie for £36 instead of £72, whereas if I'd have added them as separate items, I would have gotten just the beanie at half price!
They took a little longer than I'd hoped to arrive and there wasn't GREAT e-mail communication, but to be fair, all the info was available on my online account, which I had the nouse to check!
They use Hermes to deliver which are notoriously bad. Our local delivery driver only will deliver to our address every other day, so I had to wait an additional day to get my parcel.
It arrived in simple packaging and my top, tights and hat would have easily fit through the postbox. At first I found this disconcerting as it made me question the quality.
However, my "fears" were alieved when I put on the clothing. The tights were made of a dense material so even when stretched they had full coverage and didn't start to go see through.
The top was a long sleeved one called "Cashel" in black and had a lovely wide head opening which skimmed my shoulders and whereas loose, was also tailored to a feminine figure so hung in a lovely way. The sleeves were long and the length of the top is substantial so won't ride up and expose and wobbly bits you may try to be hiding, as well as being highly flattering and stopping exposure to the cold! It was also made of a wonderful technical material so almost looked like you were wearing a thin base layer and a black t shirt (but in a subtle way). In addition, the sleeves are long enough for gangly people like myself to have a comfortable fit when wearing the thumb loops. Ideal.
The tights were black with an insert around the ankle of a white/grey/black design and had zips around the ankles. I ordered them in a regular hoping they'd fit. Ideally I think I need to order the long next time (and there will be a next time incidentally!) as I prefer a longer fit. The fabric is good, adequate compression where needed but not so much it hurts. Also as already mentioned, good coverage and fit.
The hat was fairly standard as far as beanies go but isn't ridiculously thick and has a technical lining meaning it dries quickly too. It looks great on and provides warmth on these colder/longer runs. It also keeps my hair back which is great as I can run with my hair down and not have to have a tight head where I've tied it back... it feels very liberating!
I've so far worn the outfit in two settings.
On a windy and cold winter 8.5km outdoor run and (minus the hat) in the gym on a steady 7.6km run.
It was fantastic outside, no two ways about it. The right amount of ventilation and skin protection for winter weather (so long as you're doing around an hour to 2 hours run closeish to civilisation in case the weather does turn!!!!) although stepping outside was initially cold, it was absolutely fine once running and I operate slightly cooler in general!
In the gym, I would normally wear capris or shorts and whereas it wasn't too bad, I think I'd rather wear capris or shorts than the tights and probably a vest top. This is also because I really push myself in the gym with the dreadmill whereas the outdoor runs are more for pleasure, so my heart rate and effort tends to be much higher and thus I run warmer!
However, so far I cannot fault Fabletics and would recommend them based on this purchase so far. We'll see how the clothing washes but so far so good as has had 2 washes and no problems. Stitching and zips all in good order!
See them here at www.fabletics.co.uk
I am in no way affiliated, sponsored or paid by them but wanted to share a good thing with you all!
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